© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Stater 550 BC - 450 BC
| Electrum | 16.04 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 550 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Electrum Stater (1) |
| Currency | Electrum Stater (600-330BC) |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 16.04 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#423551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square.
Comment
Warren 1461.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the earliest known depiction of a dolphin on a coin. The dolphin was an important symbol in ancient Greek mythology and was often associated with the goddess Amphitrite, who was revered as the protector of sailors and the sea. The inclusion of the dolphin on this coin may suggest that the people of Kyzikos placed great value on the sea and the creatures that inhabited it.
